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Mooned: meaning, definitions and examples

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mooned

 

[ muหnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

slang expression

To 'moon' someone is to expose one's bare buttocks to that person as a prank or gesture of disrespect. This act is typically done in a playful or rebellious manner, often intended to provoke laughter or shock. While 'mooning' can be part of harmless fun among friends, it can also lead to serious consequences if done in inappropriate settings. The origin of the term is likely tied to the informal use of 'moon' as a slang term for the buttocks.

Synonyms

display, expose, flash

Examples of usage

  • He mooned the crowd during the parade.
  • They thought it was funny to moon their friends at the party.
  • Don't moon the neighbors; it's disrespectful.
  • As a joke, she mooned her brother when he walked in.

Translations

Translations of the word "mooned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น exibido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคเคฆเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gezeigt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menunjukkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะบะฐะทะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pokazany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ‹ใ›ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท montrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mostrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถsterdi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด์—ฌ์ค€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฑุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ukรกzanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ukรกzanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑ•็คบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pokazan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฝndur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉั€ัะตั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฉแƒ•แƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถstษ™rdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mostrado

Etymology

The word 'moon' has a rich history, originating from the Old English 'mลna', which referred to the celestial body. Over the centuries, it has evolved into various meanings, including the act of shining and even as a metaphor for certain human behaviors. The usage of 'moon' in the context of exposing one's buttocks seems to have emerged in the latter half of the 20th century, particularly within youth culture and during moments of rebellion. Popularized in part by countercultural movements and media, 'mooning' became a common prank among young people, symbolizing a carefree attitude and a disregard for societal norms. The phrase captures both humor and a slight edge of defiance, leading to its enduring presence in informal vernacular.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,574, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.